All About Feature Rollouts!

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Rapid Release domains get new Google Workspace features as soon as Google starts rolling them out, while Standard (Scheduled) Release domains get the same features at least about a week later so admins have more time to prepare. ​ Core difference Rapid Release: Users see new features as early as possible once Google begins rollout (within the stated rollout window, e.g., full, gradual, or extended). ​ Best for smaller or more tech‑savvy organizations that want early access and are comfortable with change.​​ Standard / Scheduled Release: New features appear at least 1 week after Rapid Release, sometimes several weeks later, using the same rollout paces (full, gradual, extended). ​ Default for new Workspace domains and recommended for larger orgs so IT can communicate, train, and update documentation before changes hit everyone. ​ What stays the same Both tracks get the same production features; this is not a beta channel, only a timing difference.​​ Some updates (especially admin-only or opt‑in features) may launch to both tracks at the same time. ​​ WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FULL, GRADUAL, AND EXTENDED ROLLOUT? For Google Workspace feature launches, the terms refer to how quickly a new feature becomes visible across all eligible accounts. Full rollout A full rollout means the feature should become visible to all eligible users within about 1–3 days once the rollout starts. ​ This is the fastest standard pace and is typically used for lower‑risk or simpler changes. ​ Gradual rollout A gradual rollout means it can take up to about 15 days for the feature to reach all eligible users after the start date. Users in the same domain may see the feature at different times during that window as it propagates. ​ Extended rollout An extended rollout can take longer than 15 days before the feature is visible to all eligible users. ​ This pace is used for more complex or sensitive changes, and timelines may be adjusted if needed for reliability or safety reasons.